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1.6 mile 2.6 kilometer point to point
63% Runnable
Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 411' 125 m
Descent: -1,013' -309 m
High: 7,258' 2,212 m
Low: 6,261' 1,908 m

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Avg Grade: 17% (9°)
Max Grade: 66% (33°)

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“Steep switchbacks to stunning views of the Mer de Glace.”

— Nick Wilder
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From the Grand Balcon Nord: Plan de l’Aiguille to Montenvers, take the steep switchbacks up several hundred feet before level off and curving around to huge views of the Montets and then the Mer de Glace. There is a huge field of cairns that seems to amuse people... Follow them right to the western edge for the best views of the pointy spires in all directions.

After soaking it in, continue on to the north and follow the switchbacks down to the train station.

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in Chamonix Valley

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Aiguille du Dru taken from above Montenvers, Chamonix, France
Aiguille du Dru taken from above Montenvers, Ch…
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Approaching the top of the Sentinel.
Approaching the top of the Sentinel.
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The Dru, the Aiguille Verte, the Grepon... all high above the Mer de Glace glacier.
The Dru, the Aiguille Verte, the Grepon... all…
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Heading down the Sentinel towards the Mer de Glace.
Heading down the Sentinel towards the Mer de Gl…
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